News for 'Applied Psychology'

Why a bad boss may actually be good for you

Why a bad boss may actually be good for you

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Sometimes, bad bosses could turn you into a great boss.

'I was told I would never walk again'

'I was told I would never walk again'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'And here I was, walking as a showstopper. I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful gift.'

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

Cruelty differs for man and woman, adopt broad approach in divorce: SC to courts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and MM Sundresh said the word 'cruelty' under Section 13(1)(ia) of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 has no fixed meaning, and therefore, gives a very wide discretion to the Court to apply it "liberally and contextually".

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Controversial move allows Russian, Belarusians in Paris 2024

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

Russians, Belarusians to participate at Paris Olympics as neutrals

Talent vs Passion: What is more important for success?

Talent vs Passion: What is more important for success?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Heart beats talent says a recent research. Do you agree?

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

Indian woman gets 16-week jail for assaulting domestic helper in Singapore

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The victim, employed by Sharma's husband, started working in the family's condominium apartment near River Valley Road on January 20, 2021.

ASK MAYANK: Can my son do his MBA without giving CAT?

ASK MAYANK: Can my son do his MBA without giving CAT?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

You can apply for online MBAs that won't require CAT scores, suggests rediffGURU Mayank Kumar.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

How you can help your employees manage stress

How you can help your employees manage stress

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Ethical leadership helps alleviate stress in the work environment, says study.

My job is quite easy towards end of match: Dhoni after CSK's win

My job is quite easy towards end of match: Dhoni after CSK's win

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

'My lines to the players was that we have got good runs on the board but let's be humble'

Why you shouldn't volunteer to help your colleagues

Why you shouldn't volunteer to help your colleagues

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Why you shouldn't volunteer to help your colleagues at work

Helping co-workers can tire you: Study

Helping co-workers can tire you: Study

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Helping co-workers too often may lead to mental and emotional exhaustion and hurt your job performance, a new study has warned.

What makes employees cheat at the workplace?

What makes employees cheat at the workplace?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

'Performance pressure elicits cheating when employees feel threatened.'

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, Aniruddha Bose and Hrishikesh Roy said that the court is accepting the report of the Inquiring Judge, who had inquired into the claim of juvenility of convict Narayan Chetanram Chaudhary.

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

What To Do If You Are Laid Off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'Re-evaluate your career goals and be ready to embrace challenges. ' 'Work thoroughly on your resume by highlighting the key skills and major areas of work.' 'Check and apply for jobs posted by employers regularly.' 'Stay positive.'

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups raised issues, such as blockages in international wire transfers, disruptions due to threshold limits on withdrawals, lack of communication from US agencies, and the need for preferential access to credit, in a meeting with the government over the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and information technology, held a virtual meeting with over 450 members from start-ups, venture capitalists, and investors who have been directly affected by the closure of SVB. He assured them that the IT ministry would put together a list of suggestions and give it to the finance minister on behalf of start-ups.

Explained: Why bosses behave badly

Explained: Why bosses behave badly

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Some bosses realise when they have been abusive toward their subordinates and feel guilty about it.

Why workplace stress could be good for you

Why workplace stress could be good for you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

It can help boost employee performance.

In a high-stress, low-control job? It can kill you!

In a high-stress, low-control job? It can kill you!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

A recent research found that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow die younger or are less healthy than those who have more flexibility and discretion in their jobs and are able to set their own goals.

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

'We crossed over into Pakistan at 2 am'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Imagine for a soldier -- first you conquer territory after fighting a fierce battle, suffer casualties and then you are ordered to come back to your side of the International Border in India.'

Will's Slap: How To Handle Aggression At Work

Will's Slap: How To Handle Aggression At Work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

In interactions at work: Be sensitive, be authentic, keep your conversations respectable and transparent, respect confidentiality, be willing to listen, willing to forgive, be accountable and if required willing to apologise, advises Dr Ankkush Puri.

ASK LOVE GURU: I love my husband's younger brother

ASK LOVE GURU: I love my husband's younger brother

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

'It's not fair to your husband that you don't love him and before things get worse, like maybe you becoming pregnant, I would suggest you end the marriage soon,' says Love Guru.

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Why his daughter has 'no caste, no religion'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'By birth, you are not superior or inferior to anyone.' 'There are millions of people who want to have a casteless society. I am one of them.'

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

The Very Best Of Shabana Azmi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

On her 72nd birthday on September 18, Sukanya Verma gives three cheers to the legend and lists 20 of her stellar performances.

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

How quitting Facebook can help reduce stress

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

According to a study, abstaining from Facebook activity makes your stress hormone drop.

ASK ANU: 'I regret losing my virginity to him. Who will marry me?'

ASK ANU: 'I regret losing my virginity to him. Who will marry me?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Here's the secret formula to sporting success

Here's the secret formula to sporting success

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Improving performances across a range of activities, including sport, might be as simple as applying an established but little known psychological theory, according to a recent study.

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Grant permanent commission to women officers: SC to army

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

The apex court said the Annual Confidential Report evaluation criteria for grant of permanent commission to women officers ignored the achievement and laurels brought by them to the Indian Army.

WELLNESS GURU: My daughter still sucks her thumb

WELLNESS GURU: My daughter still sucks her thumb

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

The former sports champ who's taken on Madras University

The former sports champ who's taken on Madras University

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Preethi Srinivasan is a former state level cricket player who has been denied admission into the University of Madras for a distance education course after an unfortunate accident left her quadriplegic for life.

Doodling can help boost brainpower

Doodling can help boost brainpower

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

People who cover their notepads with scribbles may not have wasted the goal behind attending a dull meeting, suggests a new study, which found that doodling while listening can help with remembering details.As per the study, which has been published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology, subjects given a doodling task while listening to a dull phone message had a 29 per cent improved recall compared to their non-doodling counterparts.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

'China only understands strength'

'China only understands strength'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'If you behave like a nail, the adversary will behave like a hammer.'

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low-paying jobs!

Attractive people less likely to be hired for low-paying jobs!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

The popular perception is that attractive people receive favourable treatment in the hiring process.

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Why deprive same sex couples of their legal rights?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

When the highest court gave a decision on the Navtej Singh Johar case, it held that LGBT citizens have a right to not be discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. It was keeping this in mind that this same sex couple approached the Delhi high court.

Will EC Risk Constitutional crisis in Bengal?

Will EC Risk Constitutional crisis in Bengal?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'The EC's role in this is questionable. What is the reason for this delay? Are they waiting for instructions?'

8 TIPS to keep your sugar in check

8 TIPS to keep your sugar in check

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Signs such as blurred vision, dizziness, unusual hunger, nausea, dry mouth, shooting pains and loss of taste etc should be taken very seriously.

BCCI seeking Hindi speaking, controversy-free candidate for team coach job

BCCI seeking Hindi speaking, controversy-free candidate for team coach job

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The BCCI finally invited applications for the head coach of the Indian cricket team, on Wednesday, with the circular comprising a nine-point criteria including one stating a 'desire' to have a Hindi speaking coach.

The Poverty Puzzle

The Poverty Puzzle

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

There's no silver bullet to get rid of poverty, says Alok Sheel.